Arris CM820 User Manual

Touchstone® CM820 Cable Modem

User’s Guide

Get ready to experience the Internet’s express lane! Whether you’re checking out streaming media, downloading new software, or checking your email, the Touchstone CM820 Cable Modem brings it all to you up to eight times faster than standard DOCSIS 2.0 cable modems.

The Touchstone Cable Modem provides an Ethernet connection for use with either a single computer or home/office Local Area Network (LAN).

Installation is simple and your cable company will provide assistance to you for any special requirements. The links below provide more detailed instructions.

Safety Requirements

Getting Started

Installing and Connecting Your Cable Modem

Configuring Your Ethernet Connection

Using the Cable Modem

Troubleshooting

Glossary

Export Regulations

This product may not be exported outside the U.S. and Canada without U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration authorization. Any export or re-export by the purchaser, directly or indirectly, in contravention of U.S. Export Administration Regulation is prohibited.

Copyright © 2011 ARRIS. All rights reserved.

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The statements, configurations, technical data, and recommendations in this document are believed to be accurate and reliable, but are presented without express or implied warranty. Users must take full responsibility for their applications of any products specified in this document. The information in this document is proprietary to ARRIS.

ARRIS, Touchstone, and the ARRIS logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of ARRIS. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

Protected under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 7,031,435. Other patents pending.

ARSVD01394

Release 8 Standard 1.1 July 2011

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Safety Requirements

ARRIS Cable Modems comply with the applicable requirements for performance, construction, labeling, and information when used as outlined below:

CAUTION

Risk of shock

Mains voltages inside this unit. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer service to qualified personnel only!

•Do not use product near water (i.e. wet basement, bathtub, sink or near a swimming pool, etc.), to avoid risk of electrocution.

•The product shall be cleaned using only a damp, lint-free, cloth. No solvents or cleaning agents shall be used.

•Do not use spray cleaners or aerosols on the Cable Modem.

•Avoid using and/or connecting the equipment during an electrical storm, to avoid risk of electrocution.

•Do not locate the equipment within 6 feet (1.9 m) of a flame or ignition source (i.e. heat registers, space heaters, fireplaces, etc.).

•Use only power supply and power cord included with the equipment.

•Equipment should be installed near the power outlet and should be easily accessible.

•The shield of the coaxial cable must be connected to earth (grounded) at the entrance to the building in accordance with applicable national electrical installation codes. In the U.S., this is required by NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code) Article 820. In the European Union and in certain other countries, CATV installation equipotential bonding requirements are specified in IEC 60728-11, Cable networks for television signals, sound signals and interactive services, Part 11: .SafetyThis equipment is intended to be installed in accordance with the requirements of IEC 60728-11 for safe operation.

If the equipment is to be installed in an area serviced by an IT power line network, as is found in many areas of Norway, special attention should be given that the installation is in accordance with IEC 60728-11, in particular Annex B and Figure B.4.

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•In areas of high surge events or poor grounding situations and areas prone to lightning strikes, additional surge protection may be required (i.e. PF11VNT3 from American Power Conversion) on the AC, RF, Ethernet and Phone lines.

•When the Cable Modem is connected to a local computer through Ethernet cables, the computer must be properly grounded to the building/residence AC ground network. All plug-in cards within the computer must be properly installed and grounded to the computer frame per the manufacturer’s specifications.

•Ensure proper ventillation. Position the Cable Modem so that air flows freely around it and the ventillation holes on the unit are not blocked.

•Do not mount the Cable Modem on surfaces that are sensitive to heat and/or which may be damaged by the heat generated by the modem, its power supply, or other accessories.

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FCC Part 15

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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European Compliance

This product complies with the provisions of the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive (89/336/EEC), the Amending Directive (92/31/EEC), the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC), and the CE Marking Directive (93/68/EEC). As such, this product bears the CE marking in accordance with the above applicable Directive(s).

A copy of the Declaration of Conformity may be obtained from: ARRIS International, Inc., 3871 Lakefield Drive, Suite 300, Suwanee, GA 30024.

As indicated by this symbol, disposal of this product is governed by Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). WEEE could potentially prove harmful to the environment; as such, upon disposal of the Cable Modem the Directive requires that this product must not be disposed as unsorted municipal waste, but rather collected separately and disposed of in accordance with local WEEE ordinances.

This product complies with directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances (RoHS) in electrical and electronic equipment.

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Energy Consumption (CM820S Models only)

In accordance with Ecodesign Directive 2005/32/EC, this device is equipped with a power switch. The following energy consumption figures apply (measured with a wattmeter at the outlet):

Switch State Power Consumption

	OFF	0.0 W
	ON	5.0 W (idle)
		5.5 W (maximum)

Note: In most instances, ARRIS recommends that the power switch remain in the ON position at all times. Turning the switch OFF disables the device. Turning the switch OFF is recommended only during vacations or similar extended absences.

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Getting Started

About Your New Cable Modem

The Touchstone CM820 Cable Modem is DOCSIS® 3.0 or Euro-DOCSIS™ 3.0 compliant with the following features:

•Speed: much faster than dialup or ISDN service; up to eight times faster than DOCSIS 2.0 cable modems

•Connectivity: supports Ethernet connection

•Flexibility: provides high speed data

•Compatibility:

–Data services: DOCSIS or Euro-DOCSIS 3.0 compliant and backwardcompatible with DOCSIS 2.0 or 1.1; supports tiered data services (if offered by your cable company)

What’s in the Box?

Make sure you have the following items before proceeding. Call your cable company for assistance if anything is missing.

•Cable Modem

•Power Cord

•Quick Installation Guide

•Wall-Mounting Template and Instructions

•Ethernet Cable

•End User License Agreement

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Items You Need

If you are installing the Cable Modem yourself, make sure you have the following items on hand before continuing:

• Cable modem package: see What’s in the Box? for a list of items in the

		package.
		• Coaxial cable (coax): as shown in the image to the left, this is a thin cable
		with a connector on each end. It is the same kind of wire used to connect to
		your television for cable TV. You can buy coax from any electronics retailer
		and many discount stores; make sure it has connectors on both ends. There
		are two types of connectors, slip-on and screw-on; the screw-on connectors
		are best for use with your Cable Modem. The coax should be long enough
		to reach from your Cable Modem to the nearest cable outlet.
		Note: For best performance, use high-quality RG-6 type coax cable and mini-
		mize or eliminate splitters between the cable jack and the Cable Modem.
	Coax Cable	• Splitter (optional): provides an extra cable connection by splitting a sin-
		gle outlet into two. You may need a splitter if you have a TV already con-
		nected to the cable outlet that you want to use. You can buy a splitter from
		any electronics retailer and most discount stores; you may also need a short
		piece of coax cable (with connectors); use it to connect the splitter to the
		cable outlet and then connect the Cable Modem and TV to the splitter.
		Note: A splitter effectively cuts the signal in half and sends each half to its
		two outputs. Using several splitters in a line may deteriorate the quality of
		your television and/or internet connection.

•Wall-mount hardware (optional): if you want to wall-mount your Cable Modem, you need to obtain two drywall anchors or wood screws. See the Wall-Mount Template and Instructions for more details.

•Information packet: your cable company should furnish you with a packet containing information about your service and how to set it up. Read this information carefully and contact your cable company if you have any questions.

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Getting Service

Before trying to use your new Cable Modem, contact your local cable company to establish an Internet account. When you call, have the following information ready:

•the Cable Modem serial number and MAC addresses of the unit (printed on a sticker on the bottom of the Cable Modem)

•the model number of the Cable Modem

Save this information for future use. In addition, you should ask your cable company the following questions:

•Do you have any special system requirements or files that I need to download after I am connected?

•When can I start using my Cable Modem?

•Do I need a user ID or password to access the Internet or my e-mail?

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System Requirements

The Touchstone Cable Modem operates with most computers. The following describes requirements for each operating system; see the documentation for your system for details on enabling and configuring networking.

To use the Cable Modem, you need DOCSIS or Euro-DOCSIS high-speed Internet service from your cable company, as appropriate.

Recommended Hardware

The following hardware configuration is recommended. Computers not meeting this configuration can still work with the CM820, but may not be able to make maximum use of CM820 throughput.

•CPU: P4, 3GHz or faster

•RAM: 1GB or greater

•Hard drive: 7200 RPM or faster

•Ethernet: Gig-E (1000BaseT)

Windows

Ethernet connection: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7

MacOS

Ethernet connection: System 7.5 to MacOS 9.2 (Open Transport recommended) or

MacOS X

Linux/other Unix

Ethernet connection: Hardware drivers, TCP/IP, and DHCP must be enabled in the kernel

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About this Manual

This manual covers all of the different CM820 models. Your model may not have all of the capabilities outlined in this manual. To determine which model you have purchased, refer to the image at the left. The model number is on the label affixed to the Cable Modem.

Model

Number

Ethernet Connection

Ethernet is a standard method of connecting two or more devices into a Local Area

Network (LAN).

Note: To connect two or more computers to the Ethernet port, you will need a hub or broadband router (available at computer retailers).

The Cable Modem package comes with a 6-foot (1.9m) Ethernet cable (the connectors look like wide telephone connectors); you can purchase more cables if necessary at a computer retailer. If you are connecting the Cable Modem directly to a computer, or to an Ethernet hub or broadband router with a cross-over switch, ask for Category 5e (CAT5e) straight-through cable. CAT5e cable is required for giga-

bit Ethernet (Gig-E), not regular CAT5 cable.

Ethernet Cable

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What About Security?

Having a high-speed, always-on connection to the Internet requires a certain amount of responsibility to other Internet users—including the need to maintain a reasonably secure system. While no system is 100% secure, you can use the following tips to enhance your system’s security:

•Keep your operating system updated with the latest security patches. Run the system update utility at least weekly.

•Keep your email program updated with the latest security patches. In addition, avoid opening email containing attachments, or opening files sent through chat rooms, whenever possible.

•Install a virus checker and keep it updated.

•Avoid providing web or file-sharing services over your Cable Modem. Besides certain vulnerability problems, most cable companies prohibit running servers on consumer-level accounts and may suspend your account for violating your terms of service.

•Use the cable company’s mail servers for sending email.

•Avoid using proxy software unless you are certain that it is not open for abuse by other Internet users (some are shipped open by default). Criminals can take advantage of open proxies to hide their identity when breaking into other computers or sending spam. If you have an open proxy, your cable company may suspend your account to protect the rest of the network.

•If you connect your Cable Modem to a wireless LAN, make sure you enable security and encryption on the wireless hub (for the same reasons that you should run only secured proxies). Consult the documentation and technical support of the wireless equipment provider for help.

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Installing and Connecting Your Cable

Modem

Before you start, make sure that:

•You have contacted your cable company and verified that they provide data service using standard DOCSIS technology.

• You have allItemshe You Need		.

•Cable and power outlets are available near the computer. If a cable outlet is not conveniently located, your cable company can install a new one.

If you have ordered service, your cable company should configure the Cable Modem automatically. You need only follow the instructions in this section to install and connect the Cable Modem.

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